verdenews stories: Birth Announcementshttp://verdenews.com/news/celebrate/births/verdenews stories: Birth Announcementsen-usThu, 21 Dec 2017 14:11:12 -0700Birth Announcement: Korbin Jack Anderson
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/dec/21/birth-announcement-korbin-jack-anderson/<story><p>Korbin Jack Anderson was born July 12, 2017 at 6:25 a.m. at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood to parents Kaylin LeBaron and Brandon Anderson, big brother Keaten Ryder Anderson, and many family members throughout the Verde Valley and Prescott areas. </p>
<p>Korbin was born at 5 pounds 11 ounces and 17 3/4 inches long.</p></story>
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:11:12 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/dec/21/birth-announcement-korbin-jack-anderson/Yavapai College student-crafted wine triumphs at invitation-only Jefferson Cup
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/dec/07/yavapai-college-student-crafted-wine-triumphs-invi/<story><p>Top honors continue to roll in for the products of Yavapai College students studying the art and science of winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale. </p>
<p>The latest student-crafted wines to be trumpeted: A 2016 Mourvedre and a 2015 Viognier. The Mourvedre earned a coveted “Jefferson Cup” in its category in an invitation-only competition by the same name. The Viognier won a bronze medal in the same competition.</p>
<p>The Jefferson Cup is the top honor – the sweepstakes award – bestowed on just 16 of 750 participating wines in the Kansas City, Mo., invitational competition conducted Nov. 16-17. The competitors from 27 different states were culled from tastings and wine competitions nationwide. The Jefferson Cup was touted in a press release as “the only competition that honors the best of the best among wineries from all of America’s wine regions.”</p>
<p>Doug Frost, a founder and director of the Jefferson Cop Invitational, invited the SWC to participate in the 2017 competition on a swing through the Verde Valley wine region. “I was trying to learn all that was going on in Arizona. I found out about (the SWC) online and was fascinated by what the staff was doing there.”</p>
<p>A master sommelier and a master of wine, Frost said he was confident based on what he had been told and read, that the SWC would compete well at the Jefferson Cup. “I select wines based upon many criteria, but put simply, I am trying to suss out the best wines from around the country that I can.”</p>
<p>The SWC’s Mourvedre, a red vinifera wine crafted with grapes from Willcox, AZ, was one of 62 “double-gold” finalists that Frost and his team of experts sampled before bestowing the Jefferson Cup on it and just 15 other wines. “The award is a public acknowledgment by a group of skilled and experienced judges that the wine stands above its peers,” Frost said.</p>
<p>Michael Pierce, director of YC’s enology program, said the Jefferson Cup awards are a great honor for YC enology students and for the Southwest Wine Center. Both the winning Mourvedre and the Viognier also “are getting good response from our customers in the SWC tasting room.”</p>
<p>“I think the wines produced from the SWC are showing well at national competitions because Arizona has a great climate suited for growing world-class wines. The potential for producing quality wines is as high as any other wine-growing region,” Pierce said.</p>
<p>The SWC plans to celebrate the Jefferson Cup awards at a forthcoming event. Details will be posted on the SWC website and Facebook pages. For more information about YC’s winemaking programs at the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, visit viticulture.yc.edu.</p></story>
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:54:55 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/dec/07/yavapai-college-student-crafted-wine-triumphs-invi/New Arrival: Juri Fukano Sestak
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/22/new-arrival-juri-fukano-sestak/<story><p>Juri Fukano Sestak was born at Verde Valley Medical Center at 7:42 a.m. on October 23rd 2017.</p>
<p>She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Juri is the adored daughter of Ryan and Maki, and Nico’s amazing little sister. Her family is so happy to welcome her into their lives.</p></story>
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:18:24 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/22/new-arrival-juri-fukano-sestak/New Arrival: Wilder Winslow Farr
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/16/new-arrival-wilder-winslow-farr/<story><p>Wilder Winslow Farr was born Monday, November 6, 2017, 12:47 a.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. The baby boy weighed 7-pounds, 11-ounces, and was 20.75 inches long. He is the son of Leah Lodmell &amp; Brandon Farr of Cottonwood and also was greeted into the world by his big brother Easton and sister Reagan.</p></story>
Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:20:51 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/16/new-arrival-wilder-winslow-farr/Twin Treat: Brantley and Reagan Slipher
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/14/twin-treat-brantley-and-reagan-slipher/<story><p>Brantley and Reagan Slipher were born Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley to Mark and Evelyn Slipher of Cottonwood. Reagan Grace weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches at birth. Brantley Olsen weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches at birth. The twins are grandchildren to Les and Terri Slipher of Cottonwood and Patricia Aughe of Prescott. Great grandchildren to Earl and Gloria Slipher of Flagstaff. Photography by Haley Dalton.</p></story>
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:04:36 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/14/twin-treat-brantley-and-reagan-slipher/New Arrival: Ayden Blake Bryann
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/29/new-arrival-ayden-blake-bryann/<story><p>Ayden Blake Bryann was born Friday, July 7, 2017, 10:21 p.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. Ayden weighed 6-pounds, 7-ounces, and is the son of Traci Lynn Bryan and Nathan Cody Cumiford of Cottonwood. </p></story>
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:41:20 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/29/new-arrival-ayden-blake-bryann/New Arrival: Eleanor Anne Noble
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/20/new-arrival-eleanor-anne-noble/<story><p>Eleanor Anne Noble was born Sunday, June 11, at the University Medical Center in Tucson. Eleanor weighed 6-pounds, 12-ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She is the daughter of Colton Noble and Sarah Wolff of Vail, Arizona, and the new grand-daughter of Dave and Kathy Wolff of Spearfish, South Dakota, and Doug and Dez Noble of Cottonwood. Eleanor bears the middle name Anne in honor of her Grandma Anne Wolff of Cheyenne, Wyoming.</p></story>
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:14:25 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/20/new-arrival-eleanor-anne-noble/New Arrival: Addison Brinlea Romfo
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/06/new-arrival-addison-brinlea-romfo/<story><p>Addison Brinlea Romfo was born Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11:01 a.m. at Yavapai Regional Medical Center to Zachary and Summer Romfo of Cottonwood. Addison weighed 8lb 8oz and was 20.25 inches long at birth. She is the granddaughter of Daniel and Mandy Labrie of Cottonwood and Steve and Christy Romfo of Cottonwood. Six very excited uncles will be keeping a close eye on this cutie!</p></story>
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:04:41 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/06/new-arrival-addison-brinlea-romfo/New Arrival: Eden Berea Godwin Clawson
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/01/new-arrival-eden-berea-godwin-clawson/<story><p>Eden Berea Godwin Clawson was born on May 23, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia. She was delivered at home by her Dad after a very short labor. Eden weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed by her parents, Paul and Rebekah, her brother Silas, and her sister Carrissa. She is the granddaughter of Jerry Clawson and Jimmy and Robin Whatley. Two days prior to her birth, her dad, a 1998 graduate of CVHS, graduated from George Washington University with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Energy and Environmental Law. He promoted to the rank of Major in the US Air Force in early July. Her mom recently earned a Master of Public Health degree from Liberty University.</p></story>
Sat, 01 Jul 2017 11:15:17 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jul/01/new-arrival-eden-berea-godwin-clawson/New Arrival: Anastasia Faith Alcala
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/may/13/new-arrival-anastasia-faith-alcala/<story><p>Anastasia Faith Alcala was born Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:29:00 a.m. at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Ariz. She weighed 9 lb 3.5 oz, and was 19 3/4” long. </p>
<p>She is the daughter of Dustin and Jamie Alcala. Big sister Amelia Grace was very happy to finally meet little sister!</p>
<p>Photography by Sweet Briar Rose Photography</p>
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Sat, 13 May 2017 13:18:19 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/may/13/new-arrival-anastasia-faith-alcala/New Arrival: Hailee Marie Spruel
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/mar/14/new-arrival-hailee-marie-spruel/<story><p>Hailee Marie Spruel was born February 6, 2017, 2:02 a.m., at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta California. She weighed 7-pounds, 10-ounces and was 20 inches long. She is the new daughter of Desiree Sanchez-Spruel and Kevin Spruel Jr. of Lake Elsinore, California. Hailee was welcomed into the world by her Grandma Nina M Sanchez, Uncle Delano Sanchez of Cottonwood Az. and Grandparents Kevin &amp; Cruz Spruel Sr. of Riverside, California. She is also loved by her great-grandmother Prescilla Jaramillo of Cottonwood. Hailee’s parents are both stationed in Riverside California in the Air Force. </p></story>
Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:20:37 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/mar/14/new-arrival-hailee-marie-spruel/New Arrival: Kendall Brooke Kipena
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/feb/11/new-arrival-kendall-brooke-kipena/<story><p>Kendall Brooke Kipena was born Monday, January 30, 2017, 2:49 a.m. at Verde Valley Medical Center. She weighed 6-pounds, 9.6 ounces and was 18 inches tall. Kendall is the daughter of Pam and Michael Kipena of Cottonwood and also was weleomed into the world by big sister Lorelei who loves her very much.</p></story>
Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:27:13 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/feb/11/new-arrival-kendall-brooke-kipena/New Arrival: Lucian Chad Sears
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/feb/04/new-arrival-lucian-chad-sears/<story><p>Lucian Chad Sears was born Jan. 27, 2017, 7:30 a.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood. Lucian weighed 7-pounds, 6-ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. He is the son of Cariana Majors and Jeremy Sears of Camp Verde.</p></story>
Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:34:51 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/feb/04/new-arrival-lucian-chad-sears/New Arrival: Woodrow Wyatt Banuelos
http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jan/03/new-arrival-woodrow-wyatt-banuelos/<story><p>Woodrow Wyatt Banuelos was born Nov. 23, 2016, at 3:18 a.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. Woodrow weighed 8-pounds, 8.9 ounces and was 19.5 inches tall. He is the son of Eric Banuelos and McKenzie Mulcaire of Cottonwood, and the new grandson of Ernie and Bebe Benuelos of Tucson, Ronald and Debbie Morones of Cottonwood,and Joe and Rachel Mulcaire of Cottonwood. He was also welcomed to the family by proud big sister Kennedy Jo Banuelos, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandparents, cousins, and family friends.</p></story>
Tue, 03 Jan 2017 09:56:34 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2017/jan/03/new-arrival-woodrow-wyatt-banuelos/New Arrival: Jasper Aleczander Ivkovich
http://verdenews.com/news/2016/nov/15/new-arrival-jasper-aleczander-ivkovich/<story><p>Jasper Aleczander Ivkovich was born Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 11:43 a.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. Jasper weighed 4-pounds, 13 ounces and was 17.5 inches tall. He is the son of Ashleigh Baucum and Aleczander Ivkovich of Rimrock.</p></story>
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:33:49 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2016/nov/15/new-arrival-jasper-aleczander-ivkovich/New Arrival: Harper Raen Selman
http://verdenews.com/news/2016/nov/15/new-arrival-harper-raen-selman/<story><p>Harper Raen Selman was born Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 12:21 p.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center. Harper weight 9-pounds, 3-ounces and was 20.5 inches tall. She is the daughter of Heather and Colten Selman of Cottonwood. The new grandparents are Heidi and Bill Durbin of Cottonwood and Sheri Brown of Cottonwood. Harper is joined by big sister Dallis.</p></story>
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:29:41 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2016/nov/15/new-arrival-harper-raen-selman/New Arrival: Grant Duane Badger
http://verdenews.com/news/2016/oct/29/new-arrival-grant-duane-badger/<story><p>Grant Duane Badger was born Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Verde Valley Medical Center. Grant weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches tall. Grant is the son of Larry and Kaley Badger of Cottonwood and the grandchild of Duane and Louise Badger of Cornville and Doug and Dez Noble of Cottonwood. He was also welcomed to the family by sisters Jenna and Paige.</p></story>
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:29:42 -0700http://verdenews.com/news/2016/oct/29/new-arrival-grant-duane-badger/